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Applying Silver Low-Temperature Sintering Technology

Applying Silver Low-Temperature Sintering Technology

This article discusses the application of technologies of low-temperature sintering of silicon wafers and molybdenum discs using the silver…


GaN Transistor Gate Drive Optocouplers

GaN Transistor Gate Drive Optocouplers

This article features Broadcom's Gallium Nitride (GaN) Transistor Gate Drive Optocouplers and discusses its advantages, marketing, drive and…


The Next Generation Bimode Insulated Gate Transistors Based on Enhanced Trench Technology

The Next Generation Bimode Insulated Gate Transistors Based on Enhanced Trench Technology

This article demonstrate the next step in device evolution can be achieved by combining the ET-IGBT MOS cell and the BIGT integration structure.


The Creation of Silicon Carbide  Revolutionary Semiconductor

The Creation of Silicon Carbide Revolutionary Semiconductor

This article highlights SiCrystal AG and Rohm Semiconductor GmbH for the potential of Silicon Carbide material for power and RF electronics…


MiniSKiiP: The Power Density Master for Motor Drives

MiniSKiiP: The Power Density Master for Motor Drives

This article features the MiniSKiip series as the power density master for compact motor drives in reducing cost by maximizing output power density.


The Rugged 62Pak IGBT Module Range Employing the Next Generation 1700V SPT Chip Set for 175C Operation

The Rugged 62Pak IGBT Module Range Employing the Next Generation 1700V SPT Chip Set for 175C Operation

This article features the ABB's third generation of 1700V SPT++ IGBTs which is capable of operating up to a max temperature of 175˚C.


Technology Trends Raising Power-Conversion Efficiency

Technology Trends Raising Power-Conversion Efficiency

This article discusses the advances in superjunction MOSFETs and SiC Rectifiers and how they can improve on-resistance and noise of power supply…


Reverse Conducting IGCT Platform optimized for Modular Multilevel Converters MMC

Reverse Conducting IGCT Platform optimized for Modular Multilevel Converters MMC

This article discusses the technical aspects of ABB's newly developed Reverse Conducting Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor (RC-IGCT) platform.


Igniting the Spark Using the Microcontroller039s Angular Timer to Implement Capacitor Discharge Ignition

Igniting the Spark Using the Microcontroller039s Angular Timer to Implement Capacitor Discharge Ignition

This article discusses how angular timer of a microcontroller can help implement capacitor discharge ignition in an internal combustion engine.


A Fast Track to Complex Power System Designs

A Fast Track to Complex Power System Designs

This article discusses recent advancements in power system components and power conversion architectures it also introduces Vicor's Power…


Control Method for a Reverse Conducting IGBT

Control Method for a Reverse Conducting IGBT

This article discusses the advantages of combining the functionality of an IGBT and diode resulting in a reverse conducting IGBT (RC-IGBT).


Innovative 7in1 IGBT Packages for Scalable and Easy Design of Industrial Drives and Inverters

Innovative 7in1 IGBT Packages for Scalable and Easy Design of Industrial Drives and Inverters

This article introduces Mitsubishi Electric's NX-Series 7-in-1 IGBT Modules and its benefits in terms of footprint and scalability.


From IGBT to SiC MOSFET A stone step for smooth replacement in Industrial Applications

From IGBT to SiC MOSFET A stone step for smooth replacement in Industrial Applications

This article highlights the advantages of transitioning to SiC MOSFETs from IGBT counterparts in terms of technical and economic aspects.


Over-Voltage Protection for RS485 Bus Nodes

Over-Voltage Protection for RS485 Bus Nodes

This article focuses on RS-485 transceiver protection against large over-voltages (OVP) and the difference between over-voltage and transient…


Rapid Power Prototyping Speeds up the Development of Custom High Performance Power Converters

Rapid Power Prototyping Speeds up the Development of Custom High Performance Power Converters

This article discusses the reduction of risk in new system development of rapid prototyping of custom power electronics systems using modular…


CoolSiC MOSFETs  A Revolution to Rely On

CoolSiC MOSFETs A Revolution to Rely On

This article highlights Infineon Technologies AG SiC MOSFETs standard IGBT driver voltages and switching behavior that enables a very low design…


MiniSKiiP with a Silicon Nitride AMB Substrate

MiniSKiiP with a Silicon Nitride AMB Substrate

This article discusses the advantages and benefits of MiniSKiip with Si3N4 AMB Substrate and compares that of the conventional counterpart.


Monolithic Current and Temperature Sensing in Automotive Qualified Bare Die IGBTs

Monolithic Current and Temperature Sensing in Automotive Qualified Bare Die IGBTs

This article describes the sensing circuitry and outlines the advantages for traction inverters in hybrid and electrical vehicles


High-Precision Power Measurement of SiC Inverters

High-Precision Power Measurement of SiC Inverters

This article introduced important considerations that come into play when measuring the efficiency and loss of inverters and motors.


Novel 100V Power MOSFET Technology with Soft Body Diode Recovery

Novel 100V Power MOSFET Technology with Soft Body Diode Recovery

This article discusses Fairchild Semiconductor's latest Generation 100V MOSFET and its benefits for low loss, low noise switching converter…